Dressing up garage for graduation reception
-
KMS Woodworks on Mar 09, 2013one possible option would be to rent a small storage container for a week (like the PODS) getting the bulk of the stuff out will make everything else easier.Helpful Reply
-
-
Gail Salminen on Mar 09, 2013@Cam if you can move all moveable items out - basement, shed, tent etc. then those that cannot be moved can be pushed aginst the walls. Purchase some inexpensive flat sheets in the school colours, or dye inexpensive drop cloths in those colours to hang as curtains to cover the area items that cannot be removed - as well you may find some inexpensive curtains to use. You could also hang christmas lights from the ceiling along with crepe paper streamers to create more ambiance. You could also add some outdoor lanterns with battery operated candles inside. If you need a large table, you could consider long boards supported by two work horses and covered in cloths the same colour as the school colours, then there is also always the paper carnations. You might also ask the kids attending for ideas and help - they love that kind of involvement :) Thanks for posting and please do post pics of the venue, I am most interested in seeing for future ideas :)Helpful Reply
-
-
Jeanette S on Mar 10, 2013Attach large eyebolts to the ceiling (rafters) around the edges of the walls to hid the junk. String some curtain clips on a small cable and then run it through those eyebolts (leaving adequate clips between eyebolts). Then attach drop clothes like you would attach curtains over your kitchen windows. If you can't find sturdy enough clips, use large safety pins. If you have some old white bed sheets, these would work too...or buy some new ones if you don't have enough. Streamers in school colors can be twisted and pinned to the sheets! Use a hole punch to make confetti. Write words on the sheets (before hanging) with Elmer's glue and put on confetti! If you have throw away material or something like drop clothes, grommets will work to use to hang. It will only take a little measuring! Balloons stuck to ceiling can hid that (tie a ribbon to balloon and staple to ceiling.. If open rafters, put up streamers! SOUNDS LIKE FUN!!!!!Helpful Reply
-
-
Dotti Johnson-Porrett on Apr 07, 2013we purchased black plastic in rolls, pretty inexpensive and hung from ceiling on all sides. Used the new duct tape and make frames on he plastic, inserted art work and awards etc...like a wall of fame. You could add xmas lights. I put everything behind these 'walls'. Decorate the ceiling with colorful dollar store table cloths or school colors, see Pinterest on decorating ceiling.Helpful Reply
-
-
Marcia Reichert on Apr 13, 2013We've done the black plastic too. Cheap and a great backdrop. Maybe some paper lanterns grouped in the corners in the school colors. Remember that even though things are covered up , they are still there. One too many beers may cause Uncle Ned to topple into the place where the rakes and hoes are hung and.......OUCH!Helpful Reply
-
Related Discussions
Getting rid of burdock-Anyone know a non toxic way to get rid of them?
i am clearing an area to plant a butterfly/bee wild flower garden. The area is full of burdock and the soil is hard packed clay. I have been digging the burdock out... See more
The shelf life of Chalk paint?
I have a jar of Ann Sloan chalk paint I bought several years ago. It has never been opened but it has separated. As it was very expensive and I have a project in mi... See more
How to remove Behr Deckover?
We used Bher Deck over about 5 years ago. It is peeling and fading in places. We have tried to remove it. It is almost impossible. HELP!
Should I paint or stain my oak kitchen cabinets?
I was wondering if you could help me with something -- I have an entirely oak kitchen. I know it's the rage now to paint or gel stain cabinets. I've been considering ... See more
Help please! What color for the front door?
We're remodeling this 1930's house. We have a new red metal roof & plan to keep the white siding. What would you suggest as a front door color? I love bright, bold co... See more
Curb side find! What would you do?
I found this in the curb this morning on my way to work. Needless to say I'm late :) does anyone know anything about this piece? What would you do with it? Paint? Res... See more